Wichita eagle., 1887-08-26
THE A. o. U. ". ASSEMBLY AT WINFIELD.

THE A. o. q. ". ASSEMBLY AT WINFIELD.
1t was with disappointment yesterday
that the excursionists noted the dismal,
| gloomy day that had fallen to their lot vet
a goodly number if not to say many gather
ed at different depots Of the Santa Fe in this
city and boarded the train for Winfield at
which place, the occasion Of the day was
the assembly of the A. O. O. w.
Many On leaving the city expressed the
hope that perhaps the shower here was only
local, and that their pleasure at Winfield
would not be interfered with by the in
clemency Of the weather. But their hopes in
the first respect went for naught for as the
train pulled into that enterprisiDg little city,
Winfield, they saw it raining more than at
the time of their departure.
| But the people of Winfield and the order
Of that place were not to be outstripped by the
weather and the respective committees at
tended to the wants of the different delega-
cation in a manner creditable to themselves
and appreciated by the visitors. Mr.. Win
ton, business manager Of the Courier, had
in thanking him
1t was originally in tended to entertain the
| different delegations in the outrageous City
park, but here as well as keeping hundreds Of
members away, the rain interfered and
Manning opera house, a hall Of good sized
seating capacity was chosen instead. Here
the visitors assembled and suffered not from
ennui for the want of enjoyment, while it
was in the power of the citizens to enter tain.
The following cities were represented by
delegation of the order: Burden, Caldwell,
Wellington, Kingman, Hutchinson, Wichita.
Atlanta, Arkansas City, Conway Springs,
Norwich and Newton.
During the day the following brass bands
entertained those assembled with music, well
executed by the respective organizations:
The Winfield Citizens Band, composed OF
four cen pieces and under the leadership OF
Frank McLain; the Hutchinson Select
Knights Band, comprising eleven pieces
under the leadership Of Prot. Horner; King
man City Band Of eleven pieces, with Oscar
Capps as leader; the Wichita K. P. Band was
there also.
The assembly was called to order at 30
by Grand Master Workman Young A song
followed Prayer by Rev. Miller, Of the
PRESBYTERIAN church of Winfield. Then
Mayor Hackney, we'll known throughout the
state, arose to deliver the address of welcome
which is given below.
Mr.. Chairman OF the Reception Committee Ladies
and Gentlemen and visiting friends:
On behalf of the pc pie OF Winfield, per-
NIT me to say that it was with inc fable sor
row that they woke this morning to find the
streets of our city deluged with water, and
cry thing swamp7d and uninviting, on this
day, which the members OF your order in this
city and they as well, had looked forward to
with so much pleasurable anticipation; and
for which neither time nor expense have
been spared on their part.
And cannot sufficiently express my and
their disappointment, that we were not per-
mitted by reason Of the weather to take you
to our magnificent tabernacle and splendid
shaded park in the north part Of our city, |
where in the perpetual sha of that laby |
rinth of native trees, you could have Toasted, |
cooled by the soft winds fresh from the pure |
water which surrounds it,
And yet with the members of the order in |
this city, and our people in general. trust |
that you will mir gle freely, assured now that |
they, and we, welcome you with open arms
aud warm hearts to our homes, Of which we |
are all proud indeed.
know very little about your order, and |
what / do know l have gathered from my |
observation of and acquaintance with the |
men who belong to it in this city: 1t ,s the
oily working organization that know any |
thing about that succeeds without labor and |
which employs all Of its time in the better |
ment of mankind, the upbuilding Of your
order, and preparing mems families with the |
necessary help and means of support after |
they are gone; and that without being COM |
PEELED to employ lawyers to compel payments |
as often is the case with other insurance COM |
psni+s. |
And if I am to judge your order every !
where by the character Of the men who |
belong to it in this city, then 1 would say |
that it is a grand institution, indeed, |
because no where can there be fou |
better. purer and more sel-sacrlficing mem |
bers of society than they are.
And now in conclusion allow me in behalf |
of the people Of this city to extend to YOU,
each and all, a most hearty welcome here, |
assured that we appreciate the honor you do |
us by your presence. Take charge Of the |
city, do as you will, enjoy yourselves and |
make us thereby happy, and if any officer or |
other minion OF the law dares to place his |
unholy hands upon one of you, yea the very |
least, he shall witness the displeasure Of our |
people by the loss of his official head as soon
as the city council can convene.
greet you and welcome you in behalf of
all our people, the least of whom is your
humble servant.
This was followed by response by Grand
Master Workman Miller The meeting then
adjourned for dinner. The afternoon session
was called to order at Q p. m. During the
afternoon addresses were delivered by Grand
Master Workman, Miller, of Council Grove,
and Grand Recorder Ford, OF Emporia, the
meeting closing with the doxology. Most of
the Wichita folks returned home yesterday |
afternoon, but some remained In Winfield |
over night, and will return this morning.
POSTPONED ONE DAY.
Tba OH rpnionSbin hofU |